Assignment 1: October 8, 2024 - Pose a Problem of Practice:
Assignment: Crafting Your Research Question
What specific challenge or issue within your ELA practice are you aiming to address?
How does this problem impact student learning or teaching effectiveness?
What outcomes or improvements do you hope to see as a result of your research?
What steps will you take to investigate and gather data on this problem?
Reflect on these guiding questions as you develop your research focus and question.
BRINGING PLAY BACK INTO THE CLASSROOM:
My goal is to incorporate more meaningful play throughout the curriculum. Playful learning can help students learn fundamental concepts and skills and develop their abilities to collaborate, solve problems, and navigate uncertainty.
*TO MAKE CHILDREN MORE THOUGHTFUL THINKERS AND PROBLEM SOLVERS.
Peer Comments: Hi Sharon, Your goal of incorporating more meaningful play into the curriculum is a wonderful way to foster thoughtful thinking and problem-solving skills in your students. How do you envision balancing structured play with the academic objectives you want to achieve? Think about specific examples of playful learning that align with your curriculum goals and how you can assess their impact on student development. - Sue Luft